Facilities Technician 2nd Shift

The job

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Job description

Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division located at 7800 Trade Center Avenue in El Paso is currently seeking a Facilities Technician 2nd Shift. The rate for this position is $23.00 per hour. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, qualifications, and market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Eaton's PDCA Power Distribution Control Assembly division in El Paso is currently seeking a Facilities and Maintenance Technician. The Maintenance and Facilities Technician will support the OPEX and EHS departments by helping to drive continuous improvement in the electrical assembly operations by maintaining the facility and production equipment, completing PMs and minimizing downtime. The position will support operations, and capital assets (equipment, machinery, building, etc.).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on equipment, including but not limited to lifts, lift tables, cranes, workstations, fans, motors, gates, doors, pumps, pressure vessels.
• Read and interpret technical diagrams such as electrical, hydraulic schematics and PLCs.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and repair equipment using a systematic process to identify root cause (electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, HVAC).
• Mechanical and general facilities repairs, painting, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, welding, roofing.
• Support daily plant operations through effective troubleshooting and repair of Mechanical, Electrical, and Control system adhering to all policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Maximize equipment reliability by effectively performing assigned work orders and PMs. Ensure complete and effective repairs. Proactively initiate work orders based on PM observations.
• Complete work on Continuous Improvement activities related to the facility as needed (5S+, TPM, Set Up Reduction, etc.)
• Assist with outside contractors on various plant projects and repairs.
• Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Complete/maintain maintenance logs and associated documentation.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
• Experience in metal fabrication processes and equipment.
• Able to utilize hydraulic schematics, pneumatic schematics, and electrical schematics in troubleshooting scenarios.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Minimum of 1 year knowledge and experience in the electrical field with voltages from 24V to 480V.
• Minimum of 1 year of knowledge and experience with hydraulics and pneumatics, working with systems, reservoirs, pumps, valves, sensors, cylinders, piping, tubing, hoses, switches, and motors.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Windows-based software.
• No relocation is provided for this position, only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of the El Paso, TX facility will be considered.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US on an ongoing basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in the electrical or mechanical maintenance field.
• Program and maintain software in Ladder (PLC) Assembly, HMI systems and Basic languages.
• Strong electrical background and experience.
• Two year technical degree or certification in either electronics, electrical power and controls, fluid power, HVAC or basic PLC programming.
• Journeymen or three (3) years of documented maintenance experience in an industrial electrical/mechanical trade.
• Licensed HVAC Technician, Plumber, and/or Electrician.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or assembly operation.
• Familiarity with wastewater treatment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of PLC electronic controls
• Basic skills in reading, arithmetic and writing in English and Spanish.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Candidate must be able to travel outside of the continental United States including, but not limited to, the Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Canada
• Ability to work safely and produce effectively with minimal supervision to include work at varied heights using fall protection, permits, and other safety processes and procedures as required.
• Must be a safety-conscious team player by having understanding with safety standards such as electrical safety, arc flash, and lock out/tag out (preferred knowledge of all OSHA work and safety rules).
• Advanced skills in one or more of the following: Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, PLC troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical data, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints, schematics, and parts breakdowns.
• Strong organizational, presentation, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal format and work with all employees throughout plant.
• Ability to function independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team.
• Dexterity for and ability to operate equipment, machinery, and computers (including Windows and MSOffice as well as industrial software)
• Familiarity with DC and AC power up to three phase 480 V.
• Committed to continuous learning.

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This is a Mid Level role in the Retail, Hospitality and Services field (Security, facilities and maintenance) at Eaton. Mid-level roles usually expect some years of relevant experience and the ability to work with limited supervision.

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The city

The job is in El Paso, TX. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How El Paso compares. Among the 120 largest places in Texas, El Paso is #6 by population, #19 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #100 for household income (#1 = highest), #24 for long commutes (#1 = fewest). Its county, El Paso County, is #180 of 254 counties for average pay ($50,230).

The place in numbers

El Paso has 680,130 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 2.3% of the population of Texas. It covers 259 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 2,628 people per square mile. The median age is 34.5, 3% younger than the state median (34.5 against 35.6).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,073 a month (rent plus utilities), 24% below the state median ($1,073 against $1,403). Over a year that is 21.6% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $184,500, which is 3.1 times the median household income ($59,745); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 60.8% of households own their home, about the same as the state average (60.8% against 62.6%).

Work and pay

The El Paso, TX metropolitan area has 339,120 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $39,510 a year, 22% below the national median ($39,510 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (46,480 jobs, median $38,390); food preparation and serving related (36,960 jobs, median $26,260); transportation and material moving (34,000 jobs, median $36,920). The area is most specialised in protective service (1.3 times) and healthcare support (1.3 times), where the share of workers is above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($93,220) and computer and mathematical ($82,860). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of El Paso County was 4.3%. 60.0% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in El Paso County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 75.4% drive alone, 0.9% use public transit, 1.2% walk, 8.9% work from home. 8.2% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 51% below the state average (8.2% against 16.9%).

People and education

28.1% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17% below the state share (28.1% against 33.8%). 22.4% of residents were born outside the United States, 27% above the state share (22.4% against 17.6%). The poverty rate is 18.4%, 33% above the state rate (18.4% against 13.8%).

Climate

The warmest month is Jul, averaging 83°F (28.3°C), and the coolest is Jan at 42°F (5.8°C). About 259 mm (10 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Jul is the wettest month (53 mm) and Apr the driest (7 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Sunland Park (10 miles, rent 14% lower); Chaparral (14 miles, rent 21% lower); Santa Teresa (14 miles, rent 26% higher); Anthony (15 miles, rent 48% lower). Rent differences are against El Paso; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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What is the Facilities Technician 2nd Shift job at Eaton?

A mid level role in retail, hospitality and services (security, facilities and maintenance) listed 3 days ago. The full description is on this page and on The Muse.

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El Paso, TX.

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What is the cost of living there?

Median rent in El Paso is $1,073 a month and median household income $59,745 (ACS 2020–2024).

How old is this listing?

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Are there similar jobs?

Yes: browse security, facilities and maintenance jobs in Texas.

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• Wages and projections: BLS OEWS (May 2025) and Employment Projections 2025–35.
• City and county figures: Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, BEA, BLS QCEW and LAUS, NASA POWER climatology; distances from Census Gazetteer coordinates.

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• Census Bureau American Community Survey (via Census Reporter)
• BEA GDP by state and Regional Price Parities
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